Highland Games

Athletic games have a long history in Scotland. There is a tradition that Clan Chiefs held contests as long ago as the 11th century, to find their fastest runners and toughest fighting men. This formed the basis of The Games as we know them today.

The Dufftown Games are held on the last Saturday in July. There is a full programme of traditional events including:

Spectacular massed pipe bands

Highland dancing

Throwing the hammer

Tossing the caber

Tug-o-war competition

Ben Rinnes 5 tops hill race

Overseas visitor's dream race

Children's races

And much more besides

There is also a Tea Tent and Licensed Beer Tent as well as various attractive side-stalls.